Politics Jun 29 Shields and Brooks on Trump's Supreme Court politics, Ocasio-Cortez's primary upset Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the retirement and legacy of Justice Anthony Kennedy, a shocking Democratic victory in Queens, and the continued fallout over the…
Episode Jun 28 PBS NewsHour full episode June 28, 2018 Thursday on the NewsHour, a breakdown of the Supreme Court's major decisions and what to expect from the next nominee's confirmation process. Also: The struggle to reunite families separated at the border, using architecture to serve the greater good in…
Nation Jun 28 News Wrap: Annapolis newspaper shooting suspect in custody In our news wrap Thursday, a gunman opened fire at a local newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, killing five people and wounding several more. Also, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a long-expected summit on July 16 in…
Politics Jun 28 Why Justice Kennedy's final Supreme Court term is consequential The Supreme Court wrapped up its term with a bang. Justices handed down blockbuster rulings on the president’s travel ban, racial gerrymandering, public employee unions and abortions -- each decided along ideological lines. Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Marcia Coyle…
Politics Jun 28 Gillibrand: 'America's women need to speak out and stand up' on Trump Supreme Court nominee Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says women's basic reproductive freedoms are at risk as President Trump prepares to name a new justice. Judy Woodruff talks with the New York Democrat about the brewing political battle, why she says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell…
Nation Jun 28 The logistical hurdles hindering migrant family reunification More than 2,000 children who have been separated from their families at the border in recent weeks and placed in government-run or contracted shelters are still waiting to be reunited. Bob Carey, the former director of the HHS Office of…
Nation Jun 28 Judd Apatow on missing Garry Shandling, being Adam Sandler's roommate and family trips to Sephora Judd Apatow, world-renowned writer and director, says most people on Earth are trying to avoid at all costs what it feels like to be a stand-up comedian. Apatow gives his Brief but Spectacular take on comedy and his mentor, Garry…
Episode Jun 27 PBS NewsHour full episode June 27, 2018 Wednesday on the NewsHour, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a frequent swing vote, steps down. Also: Can the White House meet a tight deadline to reunite immigrant families, a major upset in New York's primary, preserving Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts and…
Politics Jun 27 What made Justice Anthony Kennedy an influential voice Writing that it had been "the greatest honor and privilege" to serve, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement hours after the court wrapped up its latest term. Kennedy's decision gives President Trump a chance to nominate another conservative,…
Politics Jun 27 The most important qualities Trump will seek in a Justice Kennedy replacement The retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy sets up the Senate for a likely bruising political fight. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Amna Nawaz to discuss who is on President Trump’s list of candidates, what lawmakers will be…